TheCivilization 6Leader Pass added 12 new Leaders and 6 alternate Personas to the game’s already massive roster, giving players even more ways to lead their favorite civilizations to victory. While the new Leaders aren’t universally great, some of them have joined the ranks of the most powerful inCivilization 6.
While Leaders normally only add a single ability to their civilization, it is often more impactful than the civilization ability, unique unit, and unique building combined. Leader abilities change how a civilization is played, and the gap between thebest and worst Leader abilities inCivilization 6can make the difference between victory and defeat.
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S-Tier
The best of the best, theseCivilization 6Leaders are powerful in almost all situations, with universally useful abilities and the capacity to dominate any game. Whether it’s the Production-powerhouse that isAge of Steam Victoria, or the cavalry armies of Basil II, players can’t go wrong with these elite Leaders.
Victoria (Age of Steam)
China
A-Tier
While not quite as dominant as the S-Tier Leaders inCivilization 6, these Leaders are still a strong choice on almost all maps. This list includesthe influential Matthias Corvinus, whose powerful levied armies can sweep the globe, as well as scholarly Sejong, who balances Culture and Science Output.
England and France
Netherlands
B-Tier
All the Leaders on this list can easily achieve theCivilization 6victory of their choice, even if they have to work a little harder for it than those in S- and A-Tier. Notable names include Kristina, whose Great Work bonuses can easily snowball into a Culture Victory, and Lady Six Sky, whose tightly-clustered Cities can boost each other into economic dominance.
China and Mongolia
Victoria (Age of Empire)
Canada
C-Tier
TheCivilization 6Leaders on this list are only let down by their situational abilities, which can be powerful or disappointing depending on the map type, their spawn, and their neighbors. These unreliable abilities range from the unconventional ocean start of Kupe, to Cyrus' risky and aggressive focus on Surprise Wars.
Catherine de Medici (Magnificence)
D-Tier
While any Leader canachieve a victory inCivilization 6with a little effort, those on this list can find themselves struggling when matched up against Leaders from the higher Tiers. Whether it’s the less-than-impactful Spy bonuses of the Black Queen, or the highly situational naval focus of Harald Hardrada, these Leaders are most often let down by their weak abilities.
Tomyris
Scythia
Civilization 6is available for iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
